According to the 188th Steering committee, Michigan and Indiana bases are now slated to keep their A-10 aircraft, while the 188th Fighter Wing, Arkansas Air National Guard, would receive the unmanned mission.

Pryor said, "To put it simply, I'm extremely disappointed in the Air Force's decision. Despite our repeated urgings, we still haven't received adequate information about how this decision was made or why the 188th Fighter Wing-one of the most cost-effective and efficient bases-has been targeted. I will continue to work with Senator Boozman and the rest of the delegation to protect this mission."